Say goodbye to chronic stress and step into a more grounded, confident version of your parenting life with the help of Dr. Ben Bernstein―celebrated performance coach for CEOs, elite athletes, musicians, and educators.

Parenting isn’t just a responsibility―it’s one of the most demanding performance arenas in modern life. Between school schedules, sports practices, homework battles, emotional curveballs, endless dishes, and the daily sprint from morning to bedtime, it’s no wonder parents feel overwhelmed. Stressed Out! For Parents offers a clear, encouraging path to calm in the chaos.

Dr. Ben Bernstein brings decades of proven techniques to the everyday realities of family life. Drawing from his acclaimed nine‑step model for staying calm, confident, and focused, Dr. B shows parents how to break out of stress loops, respond instead of react, and reclaim a sense of clarity and enjoyment in their relationships with their kids.

With warmth, humor, and practical insight, he helps readers understand what triggers their stress, how to shift unproductive patterns, and how to build more resilient habits that stick.

Packed with relatable stories, simple mindset shifts, and tools that work in real‑time (even on the messiest days), this book is designed for busy parents who want to feel more present and less pressured. Whether you’re managing toddlers, navigating adolescence, juggling multiple kids’ needs, or simply trying to keep the household running without losing yourself, Dr. Bernstein’s guidance makes calm feel accessible―and sustainable.

About the Author

Ben Bernstein, PhD, is a psychologist, teacher, and performance coach whose career has spanned 40 years in education, psychology, and the arts, including coaching in such diverse settings as psychiatric hospitals, prisons, primary schools, and universities. He was invited to be a resource artist at the Sundance Institute, where he worked one-on-one with writers who subsequently went on to win Pulitzer Prizes, Tony Awards, and Academy Awards. He lives in Oakland, California.

Michelle Packard is a mother to her four very human and totally fabulous kids. She has been married ten years and is quite taken with her guy. Michelle holds a bachelors degree in home and family science from Brigham Young University. She has spent a great deal of time working with children and young adults and finds her greatest joy is happy families. Her first book Family Ever After was published in April 2013.

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